A North Korean official just gave Putin a written message from Kim Jong Un

A North Korean official gave a written message to Russian President Vladimir Putin from Kim Jong Un during a meeting on Thursday.

The Russian leader had earlier invited Kim to visit Russia in September.

A North Korean official handed a written message to Russian President Vladimir Putin from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at a meeting with Putin on Thursday.

Earlier Putin had conveyed to the official, Kim Yong Nam, an invitation for the North Korean leader to visit Russia in September. Kim Young Nam heads the presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly in North Korea.

Putin's invitation to Kim Jong Un comes days after the reclusive North Korean leader held landmark talks in Singapore with U.S. President Donald Trump, which the Russian leader said he welcomed.